Muscles
Biceps brachii
Flexes the elbow and supinates the forearm; assists shoulder flexion.
Overview
Flexes the elbow and supinates the forearm; assists shoulder flexion. Trigger points here are common in everyday and athletic populations and frequently contribute to the referred pain patterns described below.
Trigger point locations
Anterior upper arm along both heads.
Referred pain pattern
Anterior shoulder pain over the bicipital groove and elbow crease.
Palpation & testing
Palpate the muscle belly along its accessible course. Reproduction of the patient's familiar pain on palpation supports involvement.
Common causes
Heavy curling, prolonged carrying, repeated overhead reaching.
Self-care & clinical treatment
Eccentric loading, postural reset. Clinically: needling, address scapular control.
Symptoms commonly linked
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction